The Valdostana coffee is a warm alcoholic beverage perfect for a break during the coldest moments. Typical of the Aosta Valley, it’s based on coffee, the regional genepì liqueur, spices like cloves and cinnamon, sugar, and orange and/or lemon zest. Enjoy it on its own or accompanied by some cookies. It can be served in the traditional “grolla”, also known as “friendship cup”, or in a large cup or mug.

Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Economical
Preparation time: 5 Minutes
Portions: 1 person
Cooking methods: Stove
Cuisine: Italian Regional
Region: Aosta Valley
Seasonality: Autumn, Winter

Ingredients

1 teacup coffee
1 oz genepì
3 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
to taste orange zest

Tools

Moka Pot
Small Pot
Spoon
Knife
Cup

Steps

To prepare Valdostana coffee…

Fill the moka pot with water and coffee and brew the coffee.
Once the coffee is ready, pour it into the small pot with the cloves, cinnamon stick, genepì, sugar, and orange zest.
Place the small pot on the stove and heat until almost boiling. Then stir with the spoon and serve in the cup. If you prefer, you can also strain the spices with a fine mesh strainer.
Serve the Valdostana coffee hot.